Ministers' Meetings

Met X-energy

To discuss advanced modular reactor technology and opportunities to invest in UK

Met Chief Rabbi

To discuss combating antisemitism, supporting faith communities and interfaith cooperation

Met EDF Renewables, SSE Renewables, Scottish Power Renewables, RES, RWE, Vattenfall, Nadara, BayWa R.E, Hitachi, Renewable UK, Scottish Renewables, National Energy Systems Operator, Prospect, Unite, Energy4All, Nordex, Hutchinson Engineering

Meeting of the Onshore Wind Taskforce to discuss a range of potential interventions and policy prioritisation following data collection, supplemented by internal policy discussions

Met SSTL, Viasat, Airbus UK, UKSpace, MDA UK, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Seraphim,

To discuss space sector developments

Met Simon Armitage (Poet Laureate)

To discuss the National Poetry Centre

Met Boehringer Ingelheim

Attendees stated their concerns relating to the verterinary supply in Northern Ireland

Met MSD

Attendees stated their concerns relating to the verterinary supply in Northern Ireland

Met Wildlife and Countryside Link North Yorkshire Moores Wildlife Trusts Anglian Water Open Spaces Society Four Paws Horticultural Trades Association Humane Society International Federation of Wholesale Distribution Youth Hostel Association Food and Drink Federation Institute for Grocery Distribution National Farmers Union National Parks England Met Office British Veterinary Association Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Association of Drainage Authorities Green Alliance London Zoo Blue Marine Foundation National Federation of Fishermen's Organisations Thames 21 Chartered Institution of Waste Management Soil Association World Wide Fund for Nature Pennon Tenant Farmers Association Fauna and Flora Global Infrastructure Investor Association Black Farmer Compassion in World Farming Environment Agency Flood Forum Social, Environmental and Economic Solutions National Association of Local Councils Water Vole Business and Biodiversity Forum British Beer and Pub Association Marks and Spencer Environmental Services Association Water UK South East Water Sustainable Food Trust National Trust People's Dispensary for Sick Animals Too Good to Go Association for Consultancy and Engineering Consumer Council for Water United Utilities Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust John Lewis Waste and Resources Action Programme Countryland and Business Association Nature Friendly Farming Network Global Action Plan Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group National Trails Land Workers Alliance Green Britain Foundation Farming Community Network Greenpeace Blue Cross Surrey County Council Market Operater Services Limited Campaign to protect Rural England Ellen McArthur Foundation Wildlife Trusts League Against Cruel Sports Institute of Environmental Management Aldersgate group Campaign for National Parks Natural History Museum Global Action Plan

Christmas Stakeholder Reception

Met CCC

To discuss the 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and Carbon Budget 7

Met Greenvolt

Update on projects and discussion on supply chains

Met Yoti

To discuss digital identity.

Met Recoup, Alupro, Wood Recyclers' Association, Textile Recycling Assocation, The Recycling Assocication

To discuss the roadmap to zero waste and a circular economy and how the recycling industry can support this.

Met Volvo Cars

To discuss Volvo's UK priorities, the ZEV Mandate, and what can be done to promote a supportive EV ecosystem in the UK with Jim Rowan, the CEO and President of Volvo.

Met Deutsche Bahn, Freightliner, GB Rail Freight, NTS Global, Colas rail, RFG, Rail Partners, GBRTT, Network Rail

To give an update on Rail Refore, a review of 2024 for Rail Freight, a forward look to 2025 for Rail Freight and an MSRS update.

Met Medway Council

To discuss devolution in Kent

Met Charterd Institute Water and Environment Management

Attended the CIWEM conference to discuss government's policy on water management

Met British Retail Consortium, Sainsbury's, British Soft Drinks Association, Britvic, Natural Source Waters Association, Danone, Food and Drink Federation, Suntory

To discuss delivery of the Deposit Return Scheme with industry stakeholders

Met Queen Mary University London; The Open University; University of Birmingham; Nottingham Trent University; University of Sunderland; Universities UK; University of Worcester; The Royal Northern College of Music; De Montfort University; Birmingham City University

Meeting to discuss plans for post-16 strategy and how this relates to Higher Education

Met John Lazar- QE prize

To discuss the upcoming Queen Elizabeth prize board meeting

Met News Media Association

AI training and Copyright

Met National Grid

Introductory meeting to discuss energy affordability, debt relief, and support for vulnerable customers

Met Peter Kosminsky

Discussion on Broadcasting Related Issues

Met Ofcom

Discussion on Mobile coverage reporting and PSTN

Met National Home Improvement Council

To discuss housing quality and affordable housing delivery

Met Start Up Coalition, Kestrix, OakNorth Bank, Wondrwall Group, AirEx Technologies, Pairio, Kamma, Furbnow, SwitcheeStartUp Coalition

To discuss decarbonising the built environment

Met Beth Rigby (Political Editor, Sky News), Pippa Crera (Political Editor, The Guardian)

To discuss DESNZ Policy

Met RUK, TCE, CES, OREC, EDF Renewables, OWEC, BP

Meeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind

Met RUK, TCE, CES, OREC, EDF Renewables, OWEC, BP

Meeting of the Offshore Wind Industry Council to discuss key opportunities and challenges for offshore wind

Met North East Autism Society, Bishop Auckland Christmas

Visit to New Warlands Farm in Durham to discuss the work of the North East Autism Society and how they support autistic and neurodivergent people in the local area into training and employment.

Met UNISON

Meeting to discuss policy directions in procurement and consult on potential changes

Met Ali Bouzou

Meeting to discuss the legacy of slavery in Niger.

Met Frontline

To discuss Frontline's training route and the role of social workers in children's social care reform

Met Oxford Health Trust

To discuss workforce issues

Met Zaheer Ahmed, Soniya Ahmed

To discuss patient safety and the care of Yusuf Mahmud Nazir

Met Grenfell bereaved and survivors

To discuss the future of Grenfell Tower

Met Health Foundation, North West London ICB, Imperial College, Office for Value for Money, Bank of England

To discuss finance

Met Grenfell United

To discuss health support for the Grenfell community

Met BCC, CBI, Social Enterprise UK, Home Builders Federation, Federation of Master Builders, The Richmond Group of Charities, Shelford Group, National Police Chief’s Council, College of Policing, Association of Police & Crime Commissioners, Early Years Alliance, Barnardo’s, Green Alliance, Energy UK, RenewableUK, UK Mayors, TUC, Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, Local Government Association, Northern Ireland Local Government Association, Sheila McKechnie Foundation, Welsh Local Government Association

Roundtable to discuss the Government's Plan for Change and to work in partnership to deliver it

Met Roundtable with employer organisations and unions

To finalise the Improving Education Together agreement

Met National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers

To discuss Ofsted reform and accountability

Met HSBC

To discuss HSBC's investment plans in the UK

Met CK Hutchinson Holdings

To discuss UK investment plans

Met Oliver Wright Financial Times

To discuss issues coming up for the government, and thoughts on the political and economic climate generally

Met Adele Robinson - Sky News

Off the record meeting before the interview on DBT's response to the Capture investigation.

Met PCCW Limited, Gold Peak Technology Group, Lalamove, Tenacity, CLP Holdings, Happiness Capital, Westwell Lab, Solomon Learning Group and New Frontier

To discuss the UK investment environment

Met GIC

To discuss GIC's investment plans in the UK

Met Kerogen Capital and Full Vision Capital

To discuss investment aspirations in the UK

Met African Union Commission; Asian Development Bank: Sustainable Development and Climate Change; European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC): Secretary General Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC); Islamic Development Bank; Red Cross and UN Food and Agriculture Organization; International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies; Palestine Red Crescent Society; Turkish Red Crescent; Multisectoral Regional Office UNESCO ; UNFPA Deputy; UNICEF; Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations; Arab States UNDP; WFP; Palestine World Bank

Event on advocacy to improve the dire and deteriorating humanitarian context in Gaza.

Met Chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council - Mark Hardingham

Reoccurring meeting to discuss NFCC progress to support manifesto commitments

Met Standard Chartered Bank

To discuss the UK's financial services sector.